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02 Ford Taurus SES 3.0L: Vibrates at Highway Speeds 60-70 mph

Old Jan 6, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Default 02 Ford Taurus SES 3.0L: Vibrates at Highway Speeds 60-70 mph

Ive been having this issue with my car; everytime I'm in the freeway driving at 60 mph, I can feel the car vibrate in the front.
If I go 70 the vibration becomes more stronger, my steering wheel will be shaky; my passenger seat will shake too!

I have already replaced the Front Rotors & Brake Pads.
A alignment was done also, and two new tires were installed.
My struts are fine, I dont think they are the problem.
I checked my control arm bushings they looked fine.
Balljoints they look fine.
I've heard people say before, it may be the "Axle Bearings."

Any opinions or advice, from anyone would be appreciated
 
Old Jan 7, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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Opinion.
Axle bearings will not usually cause a vibration, but they will certainly cause noise like growling, grinding etc.
You didn't mention anything about having the wheels checked for balance and I would hope the alignment shop would have caught a distorted wheel rim , worn tie rod ends etc. If you can, try switching the front wheels to the rear and rear to the front and see what if any difference you get.
 
Old Jan 7, 2014 | 11:27 PM
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Opinion.
Axle bearings will not usually cause a vibration, but they will certainly cause noise like growling, grinding etc.
You didn't mention anything about having the wheels checked for balance and I would hope the alignment shop would have caught a distorted wheel rim , worn tie rod ends etc. If you can, try switching the front wheels to the rear and rear to the front and see what if any difference you get.
Thanks for your opinion; regarding Axle Bearings.
The wheels were balanced.
Before I had replaced the right Inner Tie Rod; because it was worn out
a new Inner Tie Rod was installed.
The Tie Rod ends I'm not sure if they are good.
I will switch out the front wheels to the rear, I will see
what happens.
 
Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:52 PM
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Been there and done all that on my 02 SE. Balancing, got the run out gauges out, checked this and that.


What finally corrected the vibration concern was both front drive axles. They had too much play in them. Should you venture and buy a pair, get new ones not rebuilt. Each cost $12.00 more then rebuilt.


The constant velocity joints do wear out.
 
Old Jan 14, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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You should hear a roaring sound if the axle bearings are shot. You can check this with the front wheel off the ground an rotate it in neutral . One other way is to move it in an out top an bottom or side to side . If you have a busted belt you should feel it as you move your hand over the tread of the tire .
 
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